Hecht Synagogue
| Hecht Synagogue | |
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| Basic information | |
| Location |
 Jerusalem, Israel |
| Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
| Status | Active |
| Architectural description | |
| Architect(s) | Ram Karmi |
| Completed | 1981 |
| Specifications | |
The Hecht Synagogue (Hebrew: בית הכנסת הכט) is located in the Hebrew University on Mount Scopus, Jerusalem.
The massive building was erected by the family of Mayer Jacob "Chic" Hecht (1928-2006), a Republican United States Senator from Nevada and U.S. Ambassador to the Bahamas. The Synagogue is noted for the unique arrangement of the Torah ark and the panoramic view of the Old City from a huge window.[1] The building was designed by Ram Karmi, an Israeli architect; it was finished 29 June 1981.